The Cost Of Coal

He said he'd never work in the mines
Too much danger, he could lose his life
But his family fell on hard times
A hungry wife and kids made him willing to try

Chorus:
He prayed every day
For the Lord to keep him safe
But he couldn't help but think
There must be a better way
Than give up his peace of mind
And the cost of coal is on the rise

Midnight, it sounded like thunder
When that mountain caved in
They searched all through the night
But had trouble finding him

Chorus:
His wife prayed to the Lord all night
That when they found him, he'd still be alive
Mines can be so unkind
And the cost of coal is on the rise
Yeah, the cost of coal is on the rise

Bridge:
When they carried out her husband
Her tears fell like rain

Chorus:
The children screamed and they asked why
When they heard the news their daddy had died
The mine sure can be so unkind
And the cost of coal is on the rise
Yeah, the cost of coal is on the rise